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This is the medication template for the medication florastor...

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Medications Worksheet Drug Generic Name & Trade Name Generic: saccharomyces boulardii Trade: Florastor

Drug Action (How it works)

Classification & Uses Ther. Class: antidiarrheals Use: diarrhea due to anti-infectives

Adverse Reactions

Safe Dosage Range Onset: unkn Peak: 3 days Duration: unkn Half-life: unkn Pt is taking 500 mg Side Effects Bloating, constipation, flatulence, fungemia, increased thirst

Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic yeast used to colonize the gastrointestinal tract. Oral Route_____ Consider below:

IV Route: _____ Consider below:

Can it be crushed? Capsule can be open Given with food? Yes Given with other medications? yes

Dilution required? Compatible with IV solution? Compatible with other meds? Push Rate? Flush needed?

Contraindicated: hypersensitivity to yeast Caution: prego & immunocompromised Drug-Drug: antifungals decrease effectiveness

Nursing Implications (Pre-Administration and Follow-up: Pertinent labs, assessment and interventions)  Assess patient for abdominal distention, presence of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of bowel function.  Assess color, consistency, and amount of stool produced. Lab Test Considerations: Monitor CBC periodically during therapy.

Patient/Family Teaching:  Instruct patient to take as directed.  Advise female patient to notify health care professional if pregnancy is planned or suspected or if breastfeeding....